Date of Award
6-2014
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Department
Educational Leadership and Curriculum
First Reader/Committee Chair
Dr. Patricia Arlin
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if practical wisdom can be recognized as one factor that may be attributed to the success of individuals sitting in the position of superintendent in a school district. Practical wisdom is defined as something developed over time through experiences and knowledge. It guides decision making on moral and practical issues. The changing political climate coupled with increased accountability and the increased rate at which superintendents have been retiring, have created the necessity to identify some factors that contribute to a superintendent’s success. This study provides an assessment of practical wisdom in a single case study analyzed through this research of a female superintendent in a medium sized school district.
Recommended Citation
Brands, Frieda Grace, "Practical Wisdom in the Office of the School District Superintendent" (2014). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 43.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/43
Additional Files
Dissertation Committee Certification.pdf (55 kB)Dr. Thompson Letter 5 6 14.doc (21 kB)